Introduction to the California Bridle Horse and Low Stress Cattle Handling Clinic
Schedule
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Benicia, Ca | Benicia, CA
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Join us at the Ranch, for a fun and informative clinic, focused on the foundational principles of the California Bridle Horse system and how those principles translate directly into calm, effective cattle handling.This clinic is designed for riders who want better understanding of the making of a bridle horse, from hackamore to spade bit. Or for anyone wanting to improve their feel and timing in any gear.
Whether or not you will ever do a job on a ranch, building a bridle horse FOR the cattle work is an excellent way to elevate your horsemanship.
What You’ll Learn
The core philosophy behind the California Bridle Horse / Vaquero system. An in depth look at the equipment and how it was designed to promote physically developed and mentally mature stock horses.
How straightness, softness, and self-carriage are developed.
The connection between horsemanship and cattle work.
Fundamentals of low-stress cattle handling.
How to position your horse for control without force
Developing a horse that stays mentally available and regulated during cattle work.
ALSO...
Small group setting to allow individualized coaching.
This qualifies as a prerequisite for attending an Advanced Stock Horse Clinic.
Details
📍 Location: Swett Ranch, Benicia, CA
📅 Date: April 17, 18. 19
💲 Cost: $ 750
Contact Heather Kornemann at [email protected] for clinic details.
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